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Two and a half hours from London, in the mid-Dorset village of Evershot, Summer Lodge Hotel is a captivating retreat. This privately owned luxury property, which includes the 300-year-old Ivy Cottage, derives from an 18th century manor house renovated by architect and author Thomas Hardy. Recent enhancements add contemporary allure to this venerable country hotel and Relais & Chateaux associate, as do a catering staff and acclaimed cuisine with vintage cellar selections.
Summer Lodge
9 Fore Street
Dorset, England
DT2 0JR
Nearest Airport: LON
Superb experience, wonderful service and a memorable visit. We stayed for two nights to celebrate 'twixb-day' (the day between my husband and my daughter's birthdays) and also to go to a wedding nearby on Saturday. From start to finish the staff were wonderful, subtle, friendly and exquisite service. We were greeted with birthday treats in the rooms taking a chocolate intolerance into account and the staff were so helpful throughout our stay. Would definitely recommend and return. The food was excellent too. (The only thing I would like to mention is that £400 deposit was taken from our credit card on arrival as a room deposit which made me feel very uneasy that they trusted their customers so much. In fact it was then put towards our dinner and food so no issue but a huge shame that they do this.)
Clare M - Gerrards Cross, United Kingdom
We booked a Bespoke Spa Day by email with Mia and Thea for myself and my best friend for a joint big birthday treat. On arrival we met Mia who was very welcoming. The Spa is set in the kitchen garden slightly away from the main hotel and has a good sized pool, jacuzzi and sauna. We both enjoyed tailor made treatments including a full body massage, mini facial and leg revival. The day beds faced out to the garden with the doors open and a welcome breeze (who would have thought we would be there during a heatwave!). Flavoured water and little muffins available during the day. Lunch on the patio outside the restaurant was a nice choice of light small plate salads, sandwiches or a more substantial burger. Later after our treatments we had a cream tea also served on the patio overlooking the beautifully kept gardens. All the staff were smartly dressed, polite, attentive and engaged. Overall we had a memorable day for our belated birthday celebration and will recommend it to others 🙂
Judith H
My husband & I stayed here on 21st July for 3 nights it is our haven of peace as the staff are just so kind & make one feel SO at home . Zsolt a staff member remembered us kindly from our lady stay in March celebrating our 51st wedding anniversary _ The garden one can walk around is beautifully designed & the gardeners are great __ there plenty of car spaces too _ there is a tennis court & a swimming pool ( under cover ) plus Spa so one is spoilt for choice of things to do we cannot thank the staff enough front desk ladies are awesome along with Pete, Max & the lovely breakfast manageress who always greets us so warmly cannot wait to come back in November .
Lesley A - United Kingdom
What a wonderful day, from arrival to the end of our day, attentive friendly service, wonderful massage by Nici, Theo so welcoming and I’m sorry I forgot my daughter’s therapist but all lovely people. Premises exceptionally clean I would thoroughly recommend a day spa package at Summer Lodge.
Tania W
A gorgeous venue with delightful food and excellent service. The perfect Birthday lunch.
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Summer Lodge in Dorset, England is a class above the rest. Our room had a copper bath with a book holder, a candle holder and a holder for two champagne flutes—that’s what I call attention to detail. The food is of Michelin-starred quality. The staff is attentive and professional, like the French sommelier who guided us towards more obscure and daring vintages, and hit the spot each time.
-V. Vidal